The structural calculations for the roof had to take account of the different roof positions and hence different load cases. In contrast to a normal roof, this membrane roof does not have just one fixed position; instead, its sliding function means it is subjected to different loads at different positions (open, 25% closed, 50% closed, 75% closed or fully closed). The 6,000sqm membrane roof can be closed in just 8 minutes, which in future will prevent matches having to be interrupted during rain.
With the project No.1 Court at Wimbledon, seele realized another project in the field of retractable membrane roofs and creates a further milestone in stadium construction and membrane architecture in addition to the Olympic Stadium in Peking.
